Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00144
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- The National Park Service in the community development education humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Teacher Resource Guide Toolkit and E Version" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2015 and posted on May 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Development of Teacher Resource Guide Toolkit and E Version" opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding, not a competitive grant solicitation. In other words, it is published mainly for transparency to let the public know the NPS plans to make a specific award without seeking applications from other organizations. The funding vehicle is a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to stay substantially involved in shaping and reviewing the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The planned recipient is the National Chavez Center (a nonprofit organization), under a continuation task agreement tied to an existing cooperative agreement (P13AC00922). The task agreement referenced is P15AC00731. The total anticipated award amount is $31,000, with no cost share or matching requirement. The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2018. The program is listed under CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education," and the opportunity is categorized in areas that include education, humanities/cultural affairs, and community/regional development.
The core purpose of the project is to expand and strengthen education and interpretation at Cesar E. Chavez National Monument by creating teacher-facing materials and on-site interpretive enhancements. The centerpiece deliverable is a Cesar Chavez Resource Toolkit produced in both print and digital formats (the "E version" refers to the electronic/digital version). Alongside the toolkit, the project includes designing and fabricating two waysides (outdoor interpretive panels/signage typically used at parks) and enhancing exhibits in the Visitor Center. The broader educational intent is to connect teachers and students to the park as a learning venue, provide classroom-ready resources, and increase knowledge about the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, especially his nonviolent organizing and its role in bringing attention to farm labor conditions. The narrative framing emphasizes inclusive, participatory interpretation that helps visitors and students see national parks as relevant civic and cultural spaces and encourages stewardship, repeat visitation, and family engagement.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the responsibilities are shared. The National Chavez Center is expected to collaborate closely with NPS across planning, review, implementation, and evaluation of the education and interpretive products, and to provide a liaison to coordinate the work. The Center also agrees to support the larger goal of building public awareness about the role of national parks in preserving American heritage, and it is specifically tasked with developing the toolkit, producing the two waysides, and contributing to visitor center exhibit enhancements. On the NPS side, substantial involvement is explicitly anticipated: NPS will jointly define goals and scope, participate in planning and product review (including piloting where appropriate), provide a program coordinator as liaison, and offer technical assistance, stewardship guidance for cultural resources, and professional development/training support. NPS will also provide the project funding that enables completion of the toolkit, waysides, and exhibit updates.
The reason the award is being made without full and open competition is documented as a single-source justification under the Department of the Interior policy, using the criterion of "continuation." The logic is that this work is a necessary continuation of an ongoing, already-funded effort under the existing cooperative agreement, and competing it would risk disrupting continuity or completion. The statutory and policy basis for the agreement is tied to the monument's establishment proclamation (Proclamation No. 8884, October 12, 2012), which directs NPS to pursue agreements with the National Chavez Center to advance shared interests like visitor services, interpretation, education, museum collections, and historic resource care. Additional legal authorities cited include 54 USC 101703(a) (authorizing NPS cooperative agreements using appropriated funds for public purposes aligned with NPS programs) and 54 USC 320102 (authority related to protecting, preserving, maintaining, or operating historic/archaeological properties for public use, subject to appropriations).
Key administrative details included in the notice are: expected awards (1), eligible applicants category (501(c)(3) nonprofits, though the notice makes clear it is not accepting applications), posted date (May 21, 2015), and an original/current closing date (June 4, 2015) consistent with the public notice window rather than a competitive deadline. The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov), and the principal investigator/program manager for the recipient is Paul Chavez.
FAQs: Development of Teacher Resource Guide Toolkit and E Version (National Park Service)
Is this a competitive grant that my organization can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding and is published for transparency. It is not a competitive grant solicitation and the notice indicates NPS is not accepting applications from other organizations.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The planned funding vehicle is a cooperative agreement. This means NPS expects to be substantially involved in shaping, reviewing, and supporting the work rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
Who is the planned recipient of this award?
The planned recipient is the National Chavez Center, a nonprofit organization.
Is this award connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice describes this as a continuation task agreement tied to an existing cooperative agreement. The cooperative agreement is identified as P13AC00922, and the referenced task agreement is P15AC00731.
How much funding is anticipated?
The total anticipated award amount is $31,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2018.
What is the project intended to accomplish?
The project is intended to expand and strengthen education and interpretation at Cesar E. Chavez National Monument by creating teacher-facing materials and on-site interpretive enhancements. The broader educational intent is to connect teachers and students to the park as a learning venue and increase knowledge about the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, including his nonviolent organizing and its role in bringing attention to farm labor conditions.
What are the main deliverables?
The centerpiece deliverable is a Cesar Chavez Resource Toolkit produced in both print and digital formats (the "E version" refers to the electronic/digital version). The project also includes designing and fabricating two waysides (outdoor interpretive panels/signage) and enhancing exhibits in the Visitor Center.
What does "E version" mean in this opportunity?
"E version" refers to the electronic or digital version of the teacher resource toolkit.
What are "waysides" in the context of this project?
Waysides are outdoor interpretive panels or signage typically used at parks. This project includes designing and fabricating two waysides.
What role will NPS play under the cooperative agreement?
NPS anticipates substantial involvement. According to the notice, NPS will jointly define goals and scope, participate in planning and product review (including piloting where appropriate), provide a program coordinator as a liaison, and offer technical assistance, stewardship guidance for cultural resources, and professional development/training support. NPS will also provide the project funding that enables completion of the toolkit, waysides, and exhibit updates.
What responsibilities are assigned to the National Chavez Center?
The National Chavez Center is expected to collaborate closely with NPS across planning, review, implementation, and evaluation, and to provide a liaison to coordinate the work. The Center is specifically tasked with developing the toolkit, producing the two waysides, and contributing to visitor center exhibit enhancements. The notice also states the Center agrees to support the broader goal of building public awareness about the role of national parks in preserving American heritage.
Why is NPS making this award without full and open competition?
The notice documents a single-source justification under Department of the Interior policy using the criterion of "continuation." The stated rationale is that the work is a necessary continuation of an ongoing, already-funded effort under an existing cooperative agreement, and competing it could disrupt continuity or completion.
What is the CFDA program listing for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
What categories or topic areas does this opportunity fall under?
The notice categorizes the opportunity in areas that include education, humanities/cultural affairs, and community/regional development.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Who is listed as eligible in the notice?
The notice lists eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, but it also makes clear that the opportunity is not accepting applications because it is a notice of intent to award to a specific recipient.
What are the posted and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posted date is May 21, 2015. The original/current closing date is June 4, 2015, which aligns with a public notice window rather than a competitive application deadline.
What is the statutory or policy basis cited for the agreement?
The notice ties the agreement to the monument's establishment proclamation (Proclamation No. 8884, October 12, 2012), which directs NPS to pursue agreements with the National Chavez Center to advance shared interests such as visitor services, interpretation, education, museum collections, and historic resource care. Additional legal authorities cited include 54 USC 101703(a) and 54 USC 320102 (subject to appropriations).
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow at 303-987-6718 and JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager for the recipient?
The principal investigator/program manager for the recipient is Paul Chavez.
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